33 m. ago New Zealand storms: people missing after landslide hits campsite as minister compares east coast to ‘war zone’

Record-breaking rains spark landslide at Mount Maunganui campsite, with helicopter teams retrieving families from rooftops and local states of emergency declaredEmergency services in New Zealand are searching for several people, including a child, believed missing after a landslide hit a campsite during storms that have caused widespread damage across the North Island.Emergency minister Mark Mitchell told RNZ that parts of the east coast looked like “a war zone”, with helicopters deployed to rescue families sheltering on rooftops from flooding, and local states of emergency declared in five regions across Northland and the East Cape due to days of record-breaking torrential rain. Continue reading...

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49 m. ago Colin Hay ‘strenuously disapproves’ use of Down Under at March for Australia rallies

Former Men at Work frontman, who was born in Scotland and emigrated to Australia, tells anti-immigration protestors, ‘Go write you own song, leave mine alone’Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailFormer Men at Work frontman Colin Hay has disavowed the use of the band’s 80s anthem Down Under by Australian anti-immigration protesters, saying the song “does not belong to those who attempt to sow xenophobia”.In a post to his Facebook and Instagram accounts, the singer-songwriter singled out anti-immigration group March for Australia, who have organised marches around the country on 26 January under the slogan “Our national identity will not be erased”.Sign up for our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...

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64 m. ago TOM LEONARD: So just how many of Donald Trump's outlandish assertions on Greenland and Nato are true?

For over an hour yesterday, Donald Trump delivered a speech to leaders at Davos that was at times focused and at others resembled incoherent rambling.

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88 m. ago NATO responds as Trump hails Greenland 'deal' covering 'entire Arctic region' that involves 'small pockets of land for US bases'

A top NATO official said the organization is working with Donald Trump to 'implement his vision' on not just Greenland but the future of 'the whole Arctic region.'

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1 hour ago Keir Starmer to meet Danish PM after Donald Trump calls off Greenland tariff war

The US president on Wednesday evening said he and Nato chief Mark Rutte had ‘formed the framework of a future deal’ for security in the Arctic region.

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2 h. ago Karoline Leavitt falsely claims Trump didn’t mix up Iceland and Greenland in Davos speech

The president mistook Iceland for Greenland four times during a Wednesday speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos

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2 h. ago Arne Slot tells Jamie Carragher 'I'm not sure I should listen to you' after Liverpool win

Arne Slot couldn't resist a dig at Jamie Carragher during an interview together for CBS Sports after Liverpool's Champions League victory over Marseille

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3 h. ago Donald Trump agrees Greenland deal after extraordinary tariff U

Threats had been made by Donald Trump to put tariffs on NATO allies over opposition to his Greenland plans.

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3 h. ago Trump's Greenland deal involves 'small pockets of land for US bases' as president hails agreement for 'entire Arctic region' and dramatically scraps tariffs

Trump dramatically scrapped tariffs on eight European countries as he announced a breakthrough agreement with NATO on Wednesday evening.

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3 h. ago Davos 'evacuation' after 'unusual smell and coughing' following Trump's crunch talks with NATO and world leaders

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest as Donald Trump speaks at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The US President has repeated his demands to acquire Greenland amid tensions with Europe.

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3 h. ago Brooklyn Beckham 'set for explosive next move' as odds slashed on Oprah tell

Brooklyn Beckham launched a scathing attack on his family in a furious post, and now he could follow Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with an explosive Oprah Winfrey interview

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3 h. ago How Duckwrth's imaginary Grammy button led to a real Grammy nomination

Duckwrth manifested a Grammy nomination for his album “All American F—Boy.”

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3 h. ago Elon’s wild ride at the White House: From DOGE and a chainsaw to one epic bust

2025 was an unprecedented year in American politics, with Elon Musk playing a pivotal role. Io Dodds recounts the tech tycoon’s journey from ‘first buddy’ to MAGA exile and back again — all in the space of 12 months

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3 h. ago Abandon your foolish Greenland fantasies, Mr President, and remember Ukraine

Editorial: If the president has truly finished indulging his thoughts of invading the Danish territory, perhaps he can now concentrate on ending the real and terrible conflict he has promised to settle for so long

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3 h. ago Love Island fans confused as Jess apologises to Charlie after love triangle drama

Love Island: All Stars viewers were left confused over Jess Harding's behaviour on Wednesday's edition of the ITV2 dating show as she told Tommy off and then apologised to Charlie

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4 h. ago Full Free Bert Netflix cast list including social media star Ava Ryan

The six-part Netflix comedy series sees the American comedian play a version of himself

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4 h. ago American democracy on the brink a year after Trump’s inauguration, experts say

Scale and speed of president’s moves have stunned observers of authoritarian regimes – is the US in democratic peril?Three hundred and sixty-five days after Donald Trump swore his oath of office and completed an extraordinary return to power, many historians, scholars and experts say his presidency has pushed American democracy to the brink – or beyond it.In the first year of Trump’s second term, the democratically elected US president has moved with startling speed to consolidate authority: dismantling federal agencies, purging the civil service, firing independent watchdogs, sidelining Congress, challenging judicial rulings, deploying federal force in blue cities, stifling dissent, persecuting political enemies, targeting immigrants, scapegoating marginalized groups, ordering the capture of a foreign leader, leveraging the presidency for profit, trampling academic freedom and escalating attacks on the news media. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Trump scraps tariff threat and claims ‘framework of a future deal’ on Greenland – live

US president touts ‘very productive meeting’ with Nato chief Mark Rutte, drops tariffs on European allies and adds deal will involve ‘Golden Dome’ and ‘mineral rights’Trump walks back Greenland tariffs threat, citing vague ‘deal’ over territoryHouse Republicans are starting a push on Wednesday to hold former president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.The contempt proceedings are an initial step toward a criminal prosecution by the Department of Justice that, if successful, could send the Clintons to prison.They’re not above the law. We’ve issued subpoenas in good faith.For five months we’ve worked with them. And time’s up. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Trump drops tariff threat against Europe and touts ‘future’ Greenland deal

US president backs away from new trade war after talks with Nato chief Mark Rutte

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4 h. ago The best supermarket whiskeys, according to industry experts

From American bourbon to single malt scotch, these are the handpicked bottles to buy

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